CIVE 5231 — Alternative Project Delivery Systems in Construction
2 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: springtypical days: WBostonTraditional
Offers a comprehensive overview of alternative construction project delivery systems in the public and private sectors; project life cycle including project development, schedule, cost and risk management, quality assurance/quality control, project management, and project closeout; innovative financing strategies including contractor financing, franchises, and super turnkey. Focuses on the analysis of design/bid/build execution compared to design/build and construction management systems of delivery. Examines international projects, contracts, and partnering options—for example JVs and alliances—as vehicles to ensure the meeting of project objectives. Uses case studies to identify and practice the management skills required for successful D/B project execution including effective communication, negotiations, and team building.
Prerequisites
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 7 | 40 | 18% | 33.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 21 | 40 | 53% | 19.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 0% · W 75% · Th 25% · F 0%
Common patterns: W (75% of sections), R (25% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Tim McManus (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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